Author Archives: mhawkins63

The Medoc is very flat and whilst the forest routes have traffic free routes on former railways tracks. The view was just about the same along most of the route. Trees, Trees and more trees! So far – 444 Miles … Continue reading →

I had wanted to go to Soulac-Sur-Mer where I have had some amazing holidays in the 80s. On this occasion, all the hotels were booked, but I did manage to find a nice spot in Le Verdon just up the … Continue reading →

Weather have been challenging today. I decided on later start (1100 ish) as weather was due to be very wet until 1200. I got 4 miles into the trip and the heavens opened up!  Luckily I was passing a cafe, … Continue reading →

Good progress today as I continue South towards Spain. It was a bit overcast to start with, then the sun came out where it got to a very humid 32 degrees. Here is the route map. Weather forcast is for … Continue reading →

Calm crossing last night. Restaurant on the MV Bretange was up to the normal high standard with nice wine to help the food go down. Weather was really good today and 72 miles complete. Going to keep the distance at … Continue reading →

We here we go!  Its the 2023 tour and a great send off from the team at the RUH. Also a nice card from the team at Save the Children UK. The first short leg was to the Charmbury Arms … Continue reading →

Save the Children is one of the Charities I am raising money for during this road trip. Earlier this year, Turkey and Syria suffered from a massive Earthquake. In both countries, Save the Children was already active before the crisis … Continue reading →

My first mega-tour was in 2013, so we are ten years on and its time to raise more cash for charity. This year I am doing this ride in the memory of my late father “Colin Hawkins” who was always … Continue reading →